The end of an Era

[firesafetydave]

Well, after 5 years of fun I have finally sold the Westy. It has been sold to a real Petrolhead from Teeside, after he had a ride in it at the NEC earlier this year.
It's going to a good home, that's the main thing.
Oh we'll, roll on the summer when I order my C63.
Happy new year all.
Dave

[Matt172]

Glad to hear its gone to someone who will appreciate and look after it

Happy new year to you and yours too

[plenty]

End of an era indeed. Hopefully we'll still see you out and about.

[firesafetydave]

plenty said:

End of an era indeed. Hopefully we'll still see you out and about.

Stephen, you will still see me out and about, either in the barge to Lisa's SL gay, until I order my new one next year.

[na]

soooo, you've finally had to admit you're a (sad) old git and throw your lot in with the SAGA drivers

I hope you've told the new owner he's got to take on your regulars at the NEC (Robert's Lagonda is back with the new owner and refurb next year)

[firesafetydave]

na said:

I hope you've told the new owner he's got to take on your regulars at the NEC (Robert's Lagonda is back with the new owner and refurb next year)

He is already a member of the Bears, following his dream ride this year, so the car will be present next year.
He also has a Cerbera and a Jag XJR.

[mattdaniels]

I only had the pleasure of seeing that car in action once but I'll never forget how stonkingly quick it was. Such a shame that its gone but good to know it's gone to a good home.

[api330]

I bet your sad to see it go mate' but you are getting a bit older now so the roof and heater will come in handy on future run outs,

[combine]

Very glad I have expeienced the firebreathing seight , not for the faint hearted ! I have my own version , my vx 7 !

[chrisdurham]

hi guys.

I'm the new owner of Dave's Westy - I picked it up earlier today and its now safely back in Teesside.

Was nice meeting Dave again - a very genuine guy and the car performed exactly as it was meant to!

Didnt have the best road conditions so took it fairly easy - cant wait for some dry roads!

You will all no doubt see some threads on the car over the next few month and I will hopefully be attending some of the bears events this year.

Cheers

Chris

[na]

chrisdurham said:

hi guys.

I'm the new owner of Dave's Westy - I picked it up earlier today and its now safely back in Teesside.

great to hear from you

chrisdurham said:

Didnt have the best road conditions so took it fairly easy - cant wait for some dry roads!

best to get used to it in less than ideal conditions and keep that learnt caution for dry roads too, it's almost as much a beast as Dave himself

take it easy, it must haven taken Dave about 4 years to learn not to drive it as he did when he first got it, I think he only sold it to get out of being a passenger whilst I drove it - blast my short-arse legs and fixed seats

chrisdurham said:

You will all no doubt see some threads on the car over the next few month and I will hopefully be attending some of the bears events this year.

great news, whilst the car is unkown to the public in the North-West it is quite well known at the NEC Sporting Bears Dream Rides and has, as I sure Dave told you, a set of repeat passengers and whilst they might return for the thunder of the car and Dave's spirited driving it wasn't for his looks

what am I going to do with all the badges though - 'My underwear survived a ride with Dave in the Westie, just'